I was thinking about this today on the Metro, what are your lists for best intro/opening tracks to the best records? I'm talking songs that kicked in the fucking door and paved the way for a musical onslaught of an album from start to finish.

All of these records kicked my ass, and their opening tracks were the first blow that bewildered me into some kind of sonic haze, totally not knowing what comes next or what to expect. They perfect set the tone for what the album is going to sound and feel like.

purple haze
kill the poor
rise above
tonights the night
new york state of mind
things done changed
bring da ruckus
so what
love comes in spirts
uh-oh love comes to town
white light/white head (RIP LOU)

Clash City Rockers isn't on the first Clash album. Maybe you have some kind of made for dumb Americans version. Janie Jones is the first (fantastic) track.

Yeah, that's the US release starting w/ Clash City Rockers.

It's how I learned the album as a wee 13 year old American and it's still the way I prefer the album. Admit it, Clash City is a better opener than Janie Jones (which is all the way on the second side on the US release).

Purple Haze is first track on the original US-version, Foxy Lady on the original UK-version. Well, Purple Haze is first track in both US & UK versions of Smash Hits although the tracklist is different.

Purple Haze is first track on the original US-version, Foxy Lady on the original UK-version. Well, Purple Haze is first track in both US & UK versions of Smash Hits although the tracklist is different.

I had no idea there were different song listings for, 'Are You Experienced.' Searched it out on Google / Discogs and the biggest difference is on the American / Canadian release. Also, on something called the 'Arthur Douglas' series???

Get this: there is a Polydor version from 67 that doesn't even include, "Purple Haze."

It's how I learned the album as a wee 13 year old American and it's still the way I prefer the album. Admit it, Clash City is a better opener than Janie Jones (which is all the way on the second side on the US release).

I think their first album wasn't released in the US until after Give Em Enough Rope and they included some extra tracks and rearranged them. To me it'll always seem strange not starting with Janie Jones because that's what I've always known.